4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4-H clubs find new ways to connect during quarantine Payton VanBeek shows viewers how she taught her dog Dixie to hold a dumbbell. Faced with COVID-19 restrictions, 4-H staff, leaders and older teen members are creatively using Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT How to join 4-H All youth ages 5 to 19 are welcome to join and learn with 4-H. Volunteer-led 4-H clubs follow planned, self-directed programs in a number of project areas, ranging from science and technology to Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Science videos help Spanish Speakers learn during COVID 4-H faculty created videos and hands-on science kits in Spanish to help keep students academically engaged at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. With peppy music and creative animation – Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Sandy teen driven by passion for people, animals and community Daniel Johnson is a whiz at 4-H showmanship, a youth leader who gives a voice to teens, and an active volunteer. Daniel Johnson was selected as the Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4-Her Receives State Award for Mastering Horsemanship Skills Jenessa Teachout gleams after earning her 10 Step Dad Potter Award aboard her horse Bella. Judge Cassi Soule signed off on Jenessa’s successful attempt, the first in Clackamas County Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4-H Members Shine in Amazing Kids Awards Kaitlin Gartrell (left) and Mikaela Bjorn show off their Amazing Kids Plaques at the Amazing Kids Award Night at OMSI. Photo Credit: Kristen Wohlers Two Molalla area students were among Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Recognizing 4-H Volunteers 4-H relies on volunteers to diversify the knowledge and skill base of staff and to expand the reach of the program. People of different ages, experience and skills are encouraged to become volunteers. Without Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Art isn’t Just Crafts, it’s Civic Engagement The 4-H members in the Open Up to Performing Art club attended a dance performance by BodyVox. Following the show, the discussed plot points from Romeo and Juliet and A Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT State of the University Address Features 4-H Ambassadors Nearly 750 Alumni and Friends gathered to learn what is currently happening at Oregon State University —and what the future holds. The State of the University address, held annually Read More
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 4-H Latinx Outreach 4-H youth planted a garden in Molalla which provided inspiration and flowers to create art pieces for cultural celebrations. Raíces y Alas Latinx Outreach Program This past summer 4-H Youth Development partnered again with Read More